1968 MGC Downton Roadster

Downton Engineering works an aftermarket shop that created competition parts for many BMC vehicles of this era.

Downton became famous for their work with the mini but also worked with a variety of other BMC products. Including the MGC Surrey based MG Dealer university motors sold the Downton-Tuned MGC’s and also offered a variety of styling options including custom grills, wheels and paint jobs.

We were asked to recommission this very original MGC Downton Roadster as it had not been used for over 15 years.

Preparation was needed mechanically i.e. Service, Exhaust System etc. Body work was polished and waxed and finally an MOT